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SB 5966 - 2003-04
Revised for 1st Substitute: Increasing the supply of dentists to meet the critical shortage of dental providers in this state and underserved areas.
Original: Increasing the supply of dentists and dental hygienists to meet the critical shortage of dental providers in this state and underserved areas.
Sponsors: Deccio, Winsley
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Feb 25
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (View Original Bill)
Mar 5
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 7
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 14
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 16
1st substitute bill substituted (HEA 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 18
First reading, referred to Health Care.
Mar 25
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HC - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 31
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 9
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 9
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 10
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 11
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 17
Governor signed.
Chapter 57, 2003 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/27/2003.
Available Documents
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